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eppur_se_muova

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10. Too bad that's such a misquote (not that it has anything to do w/the lyrics):

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Fri Dec 6, 2024, 10:07 AM

Dec 6

Therefore, to be possess'd with double pomp,
To guard a title that was rich before,
To gild refined gold, to paint the lily,
To throw a perfume on the violet,
To smooth the ice, or add another hue
Unto the rainbow, or with taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish,
Is wasteful and ridiculous excess.

https://shakespeare.mit.edu/john/john.4.2.html

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This song is called "Gild the Lily" and at this time in my life, it touches me deeply. I think you'll like it. [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 5 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author ItsjustMe Dec 5 #1

OK? LuckyCharms Dec 5 #2

I like it! JoseBalow Dec 5 #3

I'm glad you do, Jose! LuckyCharms Dec 5 #4

Didn't Del Shannon (Runaway) also put out something like "Don't gild the Lily, Lily?" chouchou Dec 5 #5

Yes here it is: LuckyCharms Dec 5 #6

Whoa! Thanks. That brings back good memories and a few reckless ones. We won't talk about those! chouchou Dec 6 #7

Beat me to it. Was going to post that. Equal time for dissenting opinions, after all. n/t malthaussen Dec 6 #11

Thank you. Recced and bookmarked quaint Dec 6 #8

My pleasure, quaint. And thank you. LuckyCharms Dec 6 #15

You can do it, Lucky. Harker Dec 6 #9

I do it too Harker! LuckyCharms Dec 6 #14

Too bad that's such a misquote (not that it has anything to do w/the lyrics): eppur_se_muova Dec 6 #10

Rec! I've heard this song playing on the radio Niagara Dec 6 #12

Very nice, Niagara! LuckyCharms Dec 6 #13